Philosophy

The "Success First" Alternative School is a non-traditional educational environment dedicated to meeting the needs of students who are no longer able or choose not to participate in a traditional school environment, yet desire an opportunity to complete their education.

To meet these needs, school personnel will provide a structured, nurturing environment in which all students will be given an opportunity to obtain credits toward graduation in an atmosphere which fosters personal growth and achievement.  The program has basic goals centering on building personal pride and accomplishments so that students will be able to meet the challenges and responsibilities of today’s society and enhance a desire for life-long learning.

Goals

1.  To provide a program in which 120 students are given the opportunity to obtain credits
      toward graduation.

2.  To provide a program which increases a student’s desire to regularly participate in
      educational endeavors.

3.  To provide a program in which each student is a highly valued individual who is given
      an opportunity for positive growth both academically and socially.

4.  To provide a dynamic, motivating curriculum in which the needs of the individual
      student can be met.

5.  To provide a program which prepares students to be successfully contributing
     members of the community.